BLM CO GFO Stage 2 Fire Restrictions_signed.pdf
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This is a Fire Prevention Order issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Gunnison Field Office in Colorado, effective July 2, 2026, through December 31, 2026, or until rescinded. The order implements Stage 2 Fire Restrictions across BLM-administered public lands in Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, Saguache, and San Juan counties in response to dry conditions and high fire danger. The restrictions prohibit building, maintaining, attending, or using fires, campfires, charcoal barbecues, and grills on federal lands; smoking outside of enclosed vehicles, buildings, or developed recreation sites; operating chainsaws without approved spark arresters, fire extinguishers, and shovels; and using welders, torches with open flames, or exploding targets. These Stage 2 restrictions supplement year-round wildfire prevention requirements that prohibit leaving fires unattended, possessing or discharging fireworks, using incendiary or tracer ammunition, burning hazardous materials, and operating off-road vehicles without properly installed spark arresters.
The order provides limited exemptions for persons holding permits or letters of authorization authorizing prohibited acts, those using fires fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels, and federal, state, or local officers performing official duties. Violations are subject to fines up to $100,000, imprisonment up to 12 months, or both, with restitution for suppression and damage costs borne by the violator. The order was executed by Field Office Manager Jon Kaminsky on July 1, 2026, and is enforceable under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and applicable Code of Federal Regulations provisions.
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Violation of this Fire Prevention Order is punishable by a fine of not more than $100,000, or imprisonment of not more than 12 months, or both. (43 CFR 9212.4 and 18 U.S.C. 3571). Restitution for total suppression and damage costs incurred will be borne by the violator.
Fire Prevention Order COS06-26-02 Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
Gunnison Field Office
Due to dry conditions and high fire danger, under authority of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (Title 43, United States Code, Section 1701, et. seq.) pursuant to Title 43, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 9212.2(a), the Bureau of Land Management Gunnison Field Office is implementing fire restrictions for all BLM-administered public lands within the boundaries of Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, Saguache and San Juan counties beginning Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 at 12:01am and will remain in force until rescinded or December 31st, 2026, whichever occurs first.
Under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions the following acts are prohibited:
• Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal barbecue, or grills are prohibited on federal lands. The use of portable stoves, lanterns using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel are permitted.
• Smoking, except in an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
• Operating a chainsaw without a USDA or SAE approved spark arrester properly installed and working, a chemical fire extinguisher of not less than 8 ounces capacity by weight, and one round point shovel with an overall length of at least 36 inches.
• Using a welder, either arc or gas, or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame.
• Using exploding targets.
These fire restrictions are in addition to the year-round wildfire prevention restrictions on BLM-administered public lands in Colorado. These are:
• Leaving a fire unattended or unextinguished.
• Possession, discharge or use of any fireworks.
• Discharge of a firearm using incendiary or tracer ammunition.
• Burn, ignite or cause to burn any tire, wire, magnesium, or any other hazardous or explosive material.
• Operate any off-road vehicle on public lands unless the vehicle is equipped with a properly installed spark arrester pursuant to 43 CFR 8343.1 (c).
The following persons are exempt from this order:
1. Persons with a permit or letter of authorization specifically authorizing the prohibited act or omission.
2. Persons using a fire fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels
3. Any Federal, State, or local officer or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.
Executed in Gunnison, Colorado this day of July, 1st 2026.
Field Office Manager _________________________________
| Fire Prevention Order COS06-26-02 |
| Stage 2 Fire Restrictions |
| Gunnison Field Office |
| 2026-07-01T10:27:54-0600 | |
| JON KAMINSKY |
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